The Last Minute

Sam Capra, a former CIA agent, searches for his kidnapped son Daniel while trying to infiltrate a criminal organization known as the Nine Suns. His quest takes him from London to Amsterdam as he follows leads and confronts dangerous operatives. The investigation forces Sam to make alliances with questionable figures and revisit elements of his past life as a spy. He must balance his determination to find Daniel with the need to maintain his cover and stay alive in a world of professional killers and criminal enterprises. The story moves between Sam's desperate search and the machinations of a shadowy network that spans multiple countries. Time pressure mounts as Sam uncovers connections between the Nine Suns and other criminal operations. This thriller examines themes of loyalty, redemption, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child. The narrative raises questions about moral compromise in extreme circumstances and the true nature of justice outside the bounds of law.

Readers describe The Last Minute as a fast-paced thriller with intense action sequences. Most found it an entertaining continuation of the Sam Capra series, though many note it works better if you've read the previous book Adrenaline first. Liked: - Quick pacing and constant momentum - Complex international plot - Sam Capra's character development - Action scenes and fight sequences Disliked: - Plot requires suspension of disbelief - Some found the villains one-dimensional - A few readers felt lost without having read the first book - Multiple reviewers mentioned the ending felt rushed Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (200+ ratings) Review quotes: "Non-stop action from start to finish" - Amazon reviewer "Over-the-top but entertaining if you don't overthink it" - Goodreads reviewer "Great series but read them in order" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🔸 "The Last Minute" is part of the Sam Capra series, featuring a former CIA agent who owns bars across the globe as covers for his covert operations. 🔸 Author Jeff Abbott wrote his first novel while working as a creative director at an advertising agency, writing in the early morning hours before work. 🔸 The book's title refers to a shadowy criminal organization called "The Round Table" that specializes in last-minute rescues and operations for wealthy clients. 🔸 Abbott's inspiration for Sam Capra's parkour skills came from watching YouTube videos of urban athletes and consulting with parkour experts. 🔸 The novel continues directly from the events of "Adrenaline," the first book in the series, where Sam Capra's pregnant wife disappeared after a bombing at his office.